Villanova vs. Providence Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 30

Updated Jan. 29, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Providence Friars (9-12, 2-8 Big East) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Villanova Wildcats (15-5, 6-3 Big East) on Friday, January 30, 2026 at The William B. Finneran Pavilion. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.

The Wildcats take the court as 8.5-point favorites against the Friars. The game's over/under is set at 156.5.

Keep reading to get everything you need to know ahead of betting on the Villanova-Providence matchup.

Villanova vs. Providence How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: The William B. Finneran Pavilion in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Wildcats vs Friars Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-8.5	-111	-109	156.5	-111	-109	-364	+290

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Villanova vs. Providence Prediction

Pick ATS: Villanova (-8.5)
Pick OU: Over (156.5)
Prediction: Villanova 85, Providence 76

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Villanova vs. Providence Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 82, Friars 74.
The Wildcats have a 78.4% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Friars hold a 25.6% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Villanova has put together a 13-7-0 record against the spread this season.
Providence has covered 11 times in 21 matchups with a spread this year.
Villanova has an ATS record of 7-3 when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season.
Providence has an ATS record of 3-1 when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs this year.

Key Total Facts

The Wildcats games have had more than 156.5 points scored on five occasions this year.
Friars games have had over 156.5 points 18 times this season.
These teams score 166.2 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 9.7.

Key Moneyline Facts

Villanova has compiled a 12-1 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 92.3% of those games).
This season, Providence has been the underdog 10 times and won two of those games.
Villanova has won all 10 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -364 or shorter.
This season, Providence has won one of its four games when it is the underdog by at least +290 on the moneyline.

Villanova vs. Providence: Recent Results

Wildcats vs Friars Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/13/2026	Wildcats	-2.5	157.5	-151	+125	88-82 VILL
2/15/2025	Wildcats	-2.5	142.5	-150	+126	75-62 PROV
1/17/2025	Wildcats	-9.5	140.5	-450	+344	75-73 VILL

Villanova vs. Providence: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Villanova	Providence
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	77.4 (162)	88.8 (16)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69.0 (60)	86.1 (359)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.2 (107)	9.1 (208)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.8 (49)	9.1 (85)
Assists (Rank)	14.9 (128)	15.6 (89)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.4 (28)	11.2 (169)

Villanova 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bryce Lindsay	20	14.2	2.5	2.1	0.7	0.0	2.7
Tyler Perkins	20	12.5	5.2	1.8	1.2	0.3	1.8
Duke Brennan	19	12.3	10.7	1.7	0.7	0.6	0.0
Acaden Lewis	20	11.9	3.5	5.2	1.9	0.1	0.7
Devin Askew	20	10.0	2.5	1.9	1.0	0.2	1.8

Providence 2025-26 Key Players

Friars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jason Edwards	16	17.2	2.9	3.4	1.1	0.1	2.3
Jaylin Sellers	21	16.1	4.0	1.8	0.7	0.2	1.9
Stefan Vaaks	21	15.1	2.5	3.3	0.9	0.4	2.6
Jamier Jones	20	12.8	4.4	1.5	0.9	0.2	0.6
Corey Floyd Jr.	20	8.6	4.4	2.5	0.7	0.2	0.9